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Asus Zen USB-C & A External Optical Drive
4402976
$79
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Product Overview
Key Features
- External optical drive for PC and Mac computers
- Silver finish with compact design
- 142.5 mm depth, 135.5 mm width, 13.9 mm height
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Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Asus
- Model Number:
- 4402976
- Type:
- Computer Accessories
General Information
- Colour:
- Silver
- Compatible Products:
- PC and Mac computers
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
General Information
- Colour:
- Silver
- Compatible Products:
- PC and Mac computers
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 13.9
- Product Width (mm):
- 135.5
- Product Depth (mm):
- 142.5
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 180
- Box Width (mm):
- 60
- Box Depth (mm):
- 180
- Box Weight (kg):
- 0
Product Reviews of Asus Zen USB-C & A External Optical Drive
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.4 out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
88% of users recommend this product
Reliable, No-Fuss DVD Drive That Gets the Job Done
I picked up the ASUS Zen USB-C & A External Optical Drive mainly to get files off my old DVDs. I probably could’ve gone with a cheaper drive, but I’ve used ASUS products before and they’ve always been more dependable, so I stuck with what I trust. It’s compact, clean-looking, and easy to carry around, and it doesn’t feel cheap at all. The disc tray is solid and steady, not flimsy or awkward when opening and closing, which I really appreciated when dealing with older discs. The tech is clearly from an older era, so I wasn’t expecting fast speeds — and that’s fine. The read speed feels true to when DVDs were actually popular, which worked perfectly for copying my old photos and videos. It is slow by today’s standards, but consistent and reliable. I didn’t test the write speed since I only needed to pull data from old DVDs. Overall, it’s a reliable, no-fuss drive that does exactly what I needed it to do.
Praveen Joti
Confirmed purchase 16 March 2026
Published on 8 April 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Slim, handy and portable optical drive
Bought this to extract old DVD data backups. Great value. Easy to use and share the drive among my family as the laptops nowadays have no optical drive. It's essential to have this drive around. No regret buying.
Joseph Y
Confirmed purchase 31 January 2026
Published on 24 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Works Perfectly
100% Recommend this product. Plays all my DVDs and is quiet.
Steve
Confirmed purchase 12 January 2026
Published on 4 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Just what I needed
Compact, easy to use and unobtrusive
Jo
Confirmed purchase 20 December 2025
Published on 17 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Easy to use
So easy to use and product looks really nice too
Dennis Chan
Confirmed purchase 23 December 2025
Published on 14 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great External Drive
Good addition since Most Computers dont have these installed in them anymore.
Scott B
Confirmed purchase 21 November 2025
Published on 13 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Cheap and practical
Easy to set up and use
Nola Allan
Confirmed purchase 10 December 2025
Published on 7 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Chris Rea at Christmas
For the last 35 years I’ve listened to Chris Rea’s music at Christmas time. When I worked at the Broncos Leagues club and driving home at Christmas are used to listen to his CD. “ let’s dance.” on my way home and of course it featured the soul “ driving home at Christmas”. The DVD player in my PC would cost more to buy an installed then purchasing a remote CD player. So thank you to your husband for selecting this one for me.. he actually gave his dad one of these so it comes recommended.
Richard Woolford
Confirmed purchase 13 December 2025
Published on 6 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Compact device.
Compact unit to provide disc facility to PC and other devices in the home. Has multi-function software included. Reasonable price with plug and play a benefit to those less computer skilled.
Fred Backshell
Confirmed purchase 23 November 2025
Published on 18 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Small in size but big in ability
So compact it just slides in the handbag and you have cd access easy as
Miranda
Confirmed purchase 24 November 2025
Published on 17 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The Asus Zen USB-C & A External Optical Drive is a compact, ultra-slim DVD writer designed for users needing reliable disc reading and writing on both Windows and Mac devices. Its dual USB-C and USB-A connectivity ensures broad compatibility, while M-DISC support offers long-term data backup. Ideal for students and professionals, its main limitation is the lack of Blu-ray support.
What it’s great for
- Data Backup
- Media Playback
- Software Installation
- Archival Storage
Where it works best
- Home Office
- University Campus
- Shared Workspaces
- On-the-Go
Who it’s for
- Students
- Professionals
- Home Users
- Travellers
Things to consider
Does not support Blu-ray discs, which limits high-capacity media use compared to premium alternatives.
Home office suitability
9/10 — Compact, reliable, and easy to use for document backup and media tasks.
Gaming compatibility score
4/10 — Suitable for installing older PC games on disc, but not compatible with console gaming or Blu-ray media.
Student use fit
10/10 — Lightweight and portable, ideal for students needing to access or archive coursework.
Device compatibility range
Works with Windows 8/8.1/10/11 and Mac OS X 10.6+, via USB-C and USB-A.
Plug-and-play simplicity
Yes — No driver installation required for most supported systems.
Key benefits
- Ultra-Slim Design: Easily fits in laptop bags for portability.
- Dual USB-C & USB-A Connectivity: Compatible with modern and legacy devices.
- M-DISC Support: Enables archival-quality storage for long-term data protection.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works with both Windows and Mac OS systems.
- Bundled Backup Software: Includes Nero BackItUp and CyberLink PowerBackup for easy data management (Windows only).
- Disc Encryption: Offers password control and encoded file name functionality for added security (Windows only).
- 8X DVD Write Speed: Efficiently burns DVDs at up to 8X speed.
- Plug-and-Play Operation: No additional drivers required for most systems.
Q: Which devices is the Asus External Optical DVD/CD Drive compatible with?
A: The drive is compatible with PC and Mac computers.
Q: What are the dimensions of the Asus External Optical DVD/CD Drive?
A: Height 13.9mm, Width 135.5mm, Depth 142.5mm.
Q: What type of connections does the Asus External Optical DVD/CD Drive offer?
A: It offers USB-C and USB-A connectivity for versatile use.
Q: What functions does the Asus External Optical DVD/CD Drive provide?
A: The drive allows you to play or burn CDs and DVDs with an integrated writer.
Q: What is the warranty period for the Asus External Optical DVD/CD Drive?
A: The manufacturer provides a 1-year warranty for this product.